adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
acceptsverbUS /ækˈsepts/
third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In the course of its frequent turns and twists and bends, it meets with many another stream, and sends it, fuller and stronger, along its rejoicing way.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now it leaves the mountains and flows through “green Fryeburg's woods and farms.”
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the course of its frequent turns and twists and bends, it meets with many another stream, and sends it, fuller and stronger, along its rejoicing way.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
Bartlett'snounUS /ˈbɑːrtləts/
possessive form of “bartlett” — United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
bendsnounUS /bendz/
pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
From this reading In the course of its frequent turns and twists and bends, it meets with many another stream, and sends it, fuller and stronger, along its rejoicing way.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
brakesnounUS /breɪks/
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
Brett
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From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
Conway's
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From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of its frequent turns and twists and bends, it meets with many another stream, and sends it, fuller and stronger, along its rejoicing way.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
FARadverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading Now it leaves the mountains and flows through “green Fryeburg's woods and farms.”
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Now it leaves the mountains and flows through “green Fryeburg's woods and farms.”
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading In the course of its frequent turns and twists and bends, it meets with many another stream, and sends it, fuller and stronger, along its rejoicing way.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
Fryeburg's
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From this reading Now it leaves the mountains and flows through “green Fryeburg's woods and farms.”
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading In the course of its frequent turns and twists and bends, it meets with many another stream, and sends it, fuller and stronger, along its rejoicing way.
gathersnounUS /ˈɡæðərz/
plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Now it leaves the mountains and flows through “green Fryeburg's woods and farms.”
greetsverbUS /ɡriːts/
third-person singular of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
HnounUS /eɪtʃ/
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
Hampshire'snounUS /ˈhæmpʃərz/
possessive form of “hampshire” — a county of southern England on the English Channel
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Now it leaves the mountains and flows through “green Fryeburg's woods and farms.”
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the course of its frequent turns and twists and bends, it meets with many another stream, and sends it, fuller and stronger, along its rejoicing way.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading In the course of its frequent turns and twists and bends, it meets with many another stream, and sends it, fuller and stronger, along its rejoicing way.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Now it leaves the mountains and flows through “green Fryeburg's woods and farms.”
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it leaves the mountains and flows through “green Fryeburg's woods and farms.”
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
Ossipee
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From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading In the course of its frequent turns and twists and bends, it meets with many another stream, and sends it, fuller and stronger, along its rejoicing way.
RetreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
rillnounUS /rɪl/
a small stream
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
Saco
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From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading In the course of its frequent turns and twists and bends, it meets with many another stream, and sends it, fuller and stronger, along its rejoicing way.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading In the course of its frequent turns and twists and bends, it meets with many another stream, and sends it, fuller and stronger, along its rejoicing way.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In the course of its frequent turns and twists and bends, it meets with many another stream, and sends it, fuller and stronger, along its rejoicing way.
takesnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
tunefuladjectiveUS /ˈtuːnfəl/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading In the course of its frequent turns and twists and bends, it meets with many another stream, and sends it, fuller and stronger, along its rejoicing way.
twistsnounUS /twɪsts/
plural of “twist” — an unforeseen development
From this reading In the course of its frequent turns and twists and bends, it meets with many another stream, and sends it, fuller and stronger, along its rejoicing way.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
valesnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “vale” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As the mountain rill gathers strength it takes “Through Bartlett's vales its tuneful way, Or hides in Conway's fragrant brakes Retreating from the glare of day.”
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When it has journeyed more than a hundred miles and is nearing the ocean, it greets the Great Ossipee River and accepts its crystal tribute.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With illustrations by H. M. Brett FAR, far up, in the bosom of New Hampshire's granite hills, the Saco has its birth.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Now it leaves the mountains and flows through “green Fryeburg's woods and farms.”
